Advanced Certificate Program

Blockchain Technologies
and Solutions
 Index

What’s inside?
Introduction 3

Faculty 5

Outcomes 7

Curriculum 8

Joining Process 9

FAQ 10

Contact 16

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 Introduction

Embrace the Change

“The demand for Blockchain
Engineers has grown 700%
from January 2017 to
January 2018.”
~ Toptal

IIIT-Hyderabad Blockchain Center of Excellence and

TalentSprint launched an Advanced Certificate Program in
Blockchain Technologies and Solutions. The Program is
delivered at Hyderabad. This Program is ideal for Profes-
sionals who wish to differentiate themselves with this
cutting-edge technology.

Blockchain is disrupting the Banking, Finance, Health,

Legal, and several other industries. Almost every leading
organisation or fast-growth startup is adopting this
technology. However, deep expertise and world-class
talent in Blockchain is extremely hard to find. The need of
the hour is creating this sought-after talent pool which will
contribute to growth in these sectors.

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 “Blockchain:
India is headed
“The Blockchain for a fintech
Is the Internet revolution this
of Money” year”
~ The Wall Street Journal, ~ The Economic Times

“Blockchain Skill
Job Postings
Increased
Three-fold in
2017”
~ LinkedIn

“Global market for

blockchain-related
products & services
is expected to
reach $7.7B
in 2022”
~ LinkedIn

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 Faculty

Learn from
Leaders
Kannan Srinathan
Kannan Srinathan is an Assistant
Professor at International Institute of
Information Technology, Hyderabad.
He is an expert in the field of
Cryptography and Security. He has
a Ph.D from IIT, Madras.

Sujit P. Gujar
Sujit is an Assistant Professor at
International Institute of Information
Technology, Hyderabad. He is an
expert in the field of Game Theory,
Mechanism Design, Machine
Learning, Cryptography, and AI
applications. He has a Ph.D from IISC,
Bangalore.

Sunil Aggarwal
Sunil is the author of the book "Bitcoin
Magnet”. He is a leading Blockchain
expert and has been advising
Startups and their ICOs over the last
six years. He has two decades of
experience in teaching, research and
startup consulting.

Purshotam Lalwani
Purshotam is Co-founder and CTO
of Kryptech, a blockchain based
product and services company.
He has 13+ years of IT experience as
a software developer to architect for
companies like Capgemini,
Mphasis, Persistent, etc.

Shalmali Ayachit
Shalmali is the Lab Mentor for the
Blockchain Program. Over the last 2.5
years, Shalmali is involved in research
related to Blockchain and other areas
including Bitcoin Ecosystem,
Ethereum, Smart Contracts,
Implementation of Dapp and
Hyperledger.

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 Industry
Interactions
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 Outcomes

What should you expect?

Scholarships
Build
Build expertise in Women Scholarship
Blockchain and DLT To improve the gender ratio in the
industry, we encourage more women to
enroll into the program through this
Scholarship.

Youth Scholarship
Learn Anyone with upto 5 years of experience is
Learn from the world class entitled to Youth Scholarship. We
encourage more youth to enroll in to the
faculty and professionals program through this Scholarship.

Alumni Scholarship
IIIT-Hyderabad and TalentSprint Alumni
are eligible for this Scholarship.

Reinforce
Startups Scholarship
Reinforce learning by
Anyone who joins the program from a
applying concepts startup community, is entitled to Startup
Scholarship. We encourage more
startups to get their employees enrolled
for the program through this
Scholarship.

Certificate
Group Scholarship
Certificate of Merit by
To facilitate participants to build
IIIT-Hyderabad Outreach expertise along with their colleagues/
Division friends, Group Scholarship is announced.
3 or more participants joining together
are eligible.

Alumni
Become an Alumni of
IIIT-Hyderabad

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Curriculum

What and how will you learn?

Module 1 Module 2

Understanding Blockchain Building Smart Contracts

Foundations Using Ethereum, Solidity
• Blockchain & Distributed Ledger • Introduction to Ethereum
Technology (DLT)
• Programming using Solidity
• Elements of Distributed Computing
• ERC20 Standards
• Elements of Cryptography
• Best Practices and Auditing
• Elements of Game Theory
• Smart Contract Mini Project
• Cryptocurrencies, Tokens, and ICOs

Module 3 Module 4

Building DApps
Blockchains in Action
Using Hyperledger, Golang
• Introduction to Hyperledger • Major Blockchains

• Key Frameworks and Tools • Tradeoffs and Choices

• Programming using Golang • Industry Case Study

• DApp Mini Project

• Building advanced applications with
Hyperledger/Golang

Create Tokens
Module 5
C u rri c u lu m for Prac ti ti on ers

Capstone Project Building Smart Contracts

• Hackathon
Trade Finance Application Implement Digital Wallets
Disaster Management Tool
Digital Identity Verification
Launch Decentralised Apps
Custody of Assets
• Project Showcase
• Industry Interface

Master Guided Online

Lectures Projects Forums
Mentored Team Career
Labs Hackathon Acceleration Support 8
 Joining Process

How to join

Application

Selection

Block Your Seat

Enrollment

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Questions
Most Frequently Asked
What is unique about this Program?
This Program is offered by IIIT-Hyderabad
Blockchain Center of Excellence (CoE) at
IIIT-H and TalentSprint.
It is 3 Month Intensive Bootcamp Program
with 1 Year Online Access and Support.
Program is delivered in Hybrid format
combining classroom sessions, mentored
labs and supported by online learning
platform.
Unique 5-step learning process with
Masterclass Lectures, Hands-on Labs,
Mentorship, Hackathons and Workshops
ensures fast-track learning.
Led by collaborative Faculty from
Academia, Industry, and Leading
Institutions.
Advanced Certification by IIIT-H Outreach
Division
Who should join the Program?
If you are keen to be part of the Blockchain
revolution seeking to move into this
disruptive space, want to position yourself
for the high-end projects in your
organisation or keen to build a disruptive
startup, you will find this Program useful.
This Program is best suited for Developers,
Analysts, Product Managers, Project
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FAQ
Managers, Tech Entrepreneurs, Leaders
and Enthusiasts with more than 1 year
software development experience.
Who are the Faculty Members?
The Program is led by collaborative Faculty
from Academia, Industry, and Leading
Institutions.
Kannan Srinathan
Kannan Srinathan is an Assistant Professor
at International Institute of Information
Technology, Hyderabad. He is an expert in
the field of Cryptography and Security. He
has a Ph.D. from IIT, Madras.
Sujit P. Gujar
Sujit is an Assistant Professor at
International Institute of Information
Technology, Hyderabad. He is an expert in
the field of Game Theory, Mechanism
Design, Machine Learning, Cryptography,
and AI applications. He has a Ph.D. from
IISC, Bangalore.
Sunil Aggarwal
Sunil is the author of the book "Bitcoin
Magnet." He is a leading Blockchain expert
and has been advising Startups and their
ICOs over the last six years. He has two
decades of experience in teaching,
research and startup consulting.
FAQ
Most Frequently Asked
Purshotam Lalwani
Purshotam is Co-founder and CTO of
Kryptech, a blockchain based product and
services company. He has 13+ years of IT
experience as a software developer to
architect for companies like Capgemini,
Mphasis, Persistent, etc.
Shalmali Ayachit
Shalmali is the Lab Mentor for the
Blockchain Program. Over the last 2.5 years,
Shalmali is involved in research related to
Blockchain and other areas including
Bitcoin Ecosystem, Ethereum, Smart Con-
tracts, Implementation of
Dapp and Hyperledger.
Why should I learn Blockchain? Is it too
early to build this expertise?
Blockchain job market is heated up. You
should catch the wave before it's too late to
ride it. Here is what media has to say about
this space.
• Blockchain is the second most-in-de and
job skill in tech (Clifford Associates)
• Blockchain jobs continue to explode,
offer salary premiums (Computerworld)
• IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle amon
companies hiring Blockchain talent
(Benzinga)
• Blockchain second most demand skill in
labour market
• India has become breeding ground for
Blockchain Engineers
• Blockchain related jobs on LinkedIn
quadrupled in 2017
• According to Indeed.com, Blockchain Jobs
increased 631% since 2015
• Indeed.com received 8 times more
interest in Blockchain jobs in 2017,
compared to 2016
• Indeed.com reported 621% increase in
Blockchain jobs
When and where is the next Cohort?
Hyderabad Next Cohort
• January 2019
Can I avail any Scholarship?
Special Scholarships are available for:
Women: To improve the gender ratio in the
industry, we encourage more women to
enroll into the program through this
Scholarship.
Youth: Anyone with upto 5 years of
experience is entitled to Youth Scholarship.
We encourage more youth to enroll for the
program through this Scholarship.
Alumni: IIIT-Hyderabad and TalentSprint
Alumni are eligible for this Scholarship.
Startups: Anyone who joins the program
from a startup community, is entitled to
Startup Scholarship. We encourage more
startups to get their employees enrolled for
the program through this Scholarship.
Group: To facilitate participants to build
expertise along with their colleagues/
friends, Group Scholarship is announced.
3 or more participants joining together are
eligible.
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Program Outcomes
What are the Program Outcomes?
• Expertise in Blockchain and Distributed
Ledger Technology
• Hands-on PoC experience across major
Blockchain Platforms
• Exposure to Blockchain Use Cases across
Domains
• Advanced Certification from IIIT-Hyderabad
Outreach Division
Will I get Placement Support?
No, this is an intensive Certification
Program and no placement support will be
offered.
What opportunities can we expect after
the Program?
The global Blockchain ecosystem is
extremely keen to find well-qualified talent
in these hot technology areas. Since there is
a limited supply of such talent, you will get
multiple opportunities to upgrade your
career.
What should I NOT expect from this
Program?
This Program is not intended for freshers
starting an IT career. It is to serve as an
entry point for working professionals into
the field of Blockchain Technologies.
Program Coverage
What will I learn?
You will be able to build and deploy
Blockchain technology based applications
at your workplace.
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FAQ
How will I learn?
The Program Format includes
Masterclass Lectures, Hands-on Tutored
Labs, Hackathons, Industry Workshops,
Mentorship and Peer Learning.
What is the Program Schedule?
Weekend Contact Program
10 Weeks - Sat & Sun | 10am to 5pm
What will be the Cohort Size?
While the strength for Lab Exercise will be
limited to 50 Participants supported by a
Mentor, Masterclass will have a strength of
100 Participants.
Joining Process
What are the academic prerequisites for
the Program?
The Program is intended for software
professionals with at least a year of
programming experience.
What is the selection process for this
Program?
Only working professionals with minimum 1
year of experience can apply for the Pro-
gram. Once you have applied, our screen-
ing team will review your application and
get back to you.
If I am not from Hyderabad, am I eligible
for this Program?
You have to be physically present at the
location for the Masterclass and Labs
respectively. So only if you can travel every
weekend to Hyderabad, will you be eligible
for the Program.
 FAQ

Joining Process
When and where is the next Cohort?
Hyderabad Next Cohort: January 2019
How do I join?
You can join in 4 easy steps:
What are the payment options?
Option 1: Own Sources (Net Banking /
Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI)
Option 2: 9-24 EMI (3/6 EMIs on your
Credit Card/Debit Card - Conditions Apply)

Option 3: 9-24 Month EMIs on your Credit

Card (Bank Interest - Conditions Apply)
Application See details on this page
www.talentsprint.com/block-
chain-fee-structure.dpl#view-emi-options

Is the fee refundable?

Selection Program Fee is non-refundable and
non-transferable.

Are there any finance options for the

Program Fee?
Block Your Seat 9-24 Month EMI Option is available on
Debit/Credit Card. Bank Interest 9-24 EMI
Option is available on Credit Card.
Conditions apply.
See details on this page.
Enrollment www.talentsprint.com/block-
chain-fee-structure.dpl#view-emi-options

What scholarships are available?

Program Fee
What is the Program Fee?
The Program fee is `2,00,000/-. However,
for Early Bird & other Offers.
See details on this page
www.talentsprint.com/
blockchain-fee-structure.dpl
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There are Scholarships for Women, Youth,
Alumni and Startup.
See details on this page
www.talentsprint.com/blockchain.dpl
#scholarship
Is there a late payment fee?
A late fee is applicable for a delay in
payment of balance fee:
Delay of up to 5 days - `3,000/-
Delay of 5-10 days - `5,000/-
Delay beyond 10 days - fee paid will be
forfeited
FAQ
Program Schedule
Where will the Program lecture and lab
sessions be conducted?
The Program will be conducted at
International Institute of Information
Technology Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500
032 and TalentSprint PSR Prime Tower,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032
Are the classes online?
No, this is an instructor-led Program. The
Program also utilizes an LMS where
additional material, videos, assignments,
etc., will be hosted, which is online and can
be accessed 24x7.
How will lab sessions be supported?
The lab sessions will be mentored by
exprienced Blockchain Practitioners and
Researchers.
Can I do the lab exercises from home?
Yes, one can attend the Lab exercises from
home depending on your degree of comfort
with the planned exercises. IIIT-H
Blockchain CoE and TalentSprint will be
providing mentors for assistance so you can
opt to come over or work on your own.
What happens if I miss a Class?
It is recommended that one should not miss
a class as 75% attendance is mandatory. In
case it is unavoidable, one will have access
to an unedited version of the video
recording of the class in the LMS, by the
end of the day. The edited version will be
posted to the LMS by end of day on every
Tuesday.
What happens if I miss a Lab?
Being an intensive Program, it is not
recommended to miss any lab session as
75% attendance is mandatory. In case a lab
session is missed due to unavoidable
circumstances, exercises are available on a
cloud platform which can be accessed from
home but facilitated lab sessions will not be
available on the cloud platform so it is
recommended to not miss any of these
sessions.
Will there be a final examination?
The Program is planned to have continuous
assessment. The final grade will be
determined on the basis of the best 25
scores out of 40 assignments.
Do I need own laptops?
Yes, the Participants are required to carry
their personal laptops. Exercises will be
conducted on a cloud based platform.
Can I access the labs after the Program?
You will have access to the LMS for a
minimum period of 12 months from
Program commencement.
Are there any advanced programs after
this Program?
IIIT-H Blockchain CoE and TalentSprint plan
to announce a series of advanced
programs soon.
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 FAQ

Others
About IIIT-Hyderabad Blockchain Center
of Excellence
The International Institute of Information
Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is an
autonomous research university founded in
1998. The institute has large research cen-
ters in language technologies, visual tech-
nologies, data engineering, blockchain,
security and algorithms. IIIT Hyderabad is
one of the 17 global members of Ripple’s
University Blockchain Research Initiative
(UBRI) along with Princeton, MIT, UPenn,
and Berkeley. Its Blockchain Center of
Excellence is focused on academic
research, technical development,
innovation and executive education.

About TalentSprint
TalentSprint is a new-age digital platform
to transform the lives of young and
experienced professionals. Its hybrid
immersive bootcamps empower
professionals with high end disruptive
technologies. The AI-powered digital
platform enables professionals to get
ahead and stay ahead in a
hypercompetitive world. Funded by Nexus
Venture Partners and the National Skill
Development Corporation, TalentSprint
aims to empower ONE MILLION
professionals by 2020. For more
information please visit
www.talentsprint.com

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Contact

@Hyderabad
Campus
IIIT-Hyderabad Gachibowli,
Hyderabad - 500 032

Office
PSR Prime Tower, Beside DLF Cyber City,
Gate #1, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad - 500 032

www.talentsprint.com/blockchain
blockchain-advanced-cert@iiit.ac.in